HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

The City of Washington will have free train rides from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 25 at their Light up the City event. Additionally, several City departments will host creative and interactive activity stations, giving children and adults alike even more ways to celebrate.

LIGHT UP THE SEASON – New Bern’s Holiday Season Kickoff Friday, November 28, 2025

Ring in the holidays with a festive block party for the whole family! Join us in downtown New Bern for an evening filled with music, magic, and the official arrival of Santa. Crafts and carols after 4, Santa arrives at 6, lights go on at 6:30kicking off visits with Santa!

Union Point Park, Middle Street & Bear Plaza

LIGHT UP THE SEASON – New Bern’s

Swansboro Christmas Flotilla Friday, November 28, 2025 | 5pm to 8pm

Watch a dazzling parade of boats adorned with shimmering lights glide along the White Oak River, filling the night with holiday magic.

Santa Arrives by Boat and greets children at Pugliese Pavilion after the flotilla parade
Sweet treats, warm cider, and hot cocoa from local vendors
Live festive music to set the mood

LIGHT UP THE SEASON – New Bern’s

Swansboro Christmas Flotilla Friday, November 28, 2025 | 5pm to 8pm

Watch a dazzling parade of boats adorned with shimmering lights glide along the White Oak River, filling the night with holiday magic.

Santa Arrives by Boat and greets children at Pugliese Pavilion after the flotilla parade
Sweet treats, warm cider, and hot cocoa from local vendors
Live festive music to set the mood

ENC Parades

Kenansville – Nov. 29, 11 am

Emerald Isle, Nov. 29, 2 pm

Deep Run, Nov. 29, 5 pm

Hookerton – Dec. 1, 6 pm

Ayden – Dec. 4, 6:30 pm

Greenville – Dec. 5, 5:30 pm

Atlantic Beach – Dec. 5, 6 pm

Maysville – Dec. 6, 9 am

New Bern – Dec. 6, 10 am

Jamesville – Dec. 6, 11 am

Grifton – Dec. 6, 4 pm

Kinston – Dec. 6, 4:30 pm

Washington – Dec. 7, 10 am

Trent Woods, Dec. 7, 2 pm

Pink Hill – Dec. 7, 2 pm

Bath – Dec. 7, 2 pm

Fairfield Harbor – Dec. 13, 3 pm

La Grange – Dec. 13, 3 pm

Richlands – Dec. 13, 5:30 pm